Multi-Engine Time Building

Build Your Multi-Engine Hours Efficiently

Log quality multi-engine PIC time in a safe, structured environment with professional support

Strategic Hour Building for Career Advancement

You’ve earned your multi-engine rating. Now, you need the hours to make it count! 

Airlines and professional aviation employers typically require 25 hours of multi-engine time as a baseline, and competitive applicants often exceed this minimum significantly.

Our Multi-Engine Time Building program provides licensed multi-engine pilots with efficient, cost-effective access to our twin-engine aircraft. This isn’t unstructured rental – it’s a professional hour-building environment with instructor support available to ensure safe, productive flights that build real experience.

Log quality multi-engine PIC time while staying current, sharpening your skills, and preparing for the next step in your aviation career.

Cost-Effective Hour Building

Aircraft Rental Rates

  • Multi-Engine Aircraft: $349.00 per flight hour
  • Rates based on Hobbs time (engine running)
  • Block time discounts available for larger purchases

Optional Instructor Services

  • Flight Instructor: $88.00 per hour (when requested)
  • Checkout and proficiency flights
  • Cross-country planning assistance
  • Advanced operations coaching

Additional Considerations

  • Required to fly accompanied by a rated pilot
  • Fuel surcharges may apply based on market conditions
  • Insurance documentation required before operations
  • Scheduling deposits may be required for block reservations


Cost Comparison
Building 25 hours of multi-engine time represents approximately $8,725 in direct aircraft costs – a strategic investment in your professional aviation career that demonstrates commitment to potential employers.

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Efficient Hour Building with Professional Support

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Block Aircraft Access

Purchase blocks of multi-engine flight time, providing you with scheduled access to our twin-engine aircraft without the commitment of traditional training programs.

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Instructor Availability

While this isn’t structured training toward a new rating, experienced instructors are available as needed for currency checks, proficiency practice, or guidance on advanced operations.

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Safe, Structured Environment

Build hours in a professional training environment with well-maintained aircraft, proper documentation, and the support structure that ensures safe operations.

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Real Experience Building

Log meaningful multi-engine PIC time through cross-country flights, proficiency practice, and realistic flight operations that prepare you for professional aviation.

Stop Dreaming. Start Flying.

Getting Started

Begin Building Your Multi-Engine Experience

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Step 1: Contact Our Team

Discuss your hour-building goals, timeline, and how our program can help you reach your targets efficiently.

Step 2: Complete Requirements

Ensure your certificates, medical, and insurance documentation meet our requirements. Schedule a checkout flight if needed.

Step 3: Schedule Block Time

Schedule a block of multi-engine time appropriate to your goals. 

Step 4: Start Flying

Schedule your flights, plan your missions, and begin building the multi-engine experience that advances your aviation career.

What You'll Accomplish

Cross-Country Experience: Plan and execute multi-engine cross-country flights that build navigation skills, decision-making abilities, and practical experience with flight planning and weather evaluation.

Proficiency Practice: Refine your multi-engine skills including engine-out operations, system management, and emergency procedures to maintain sharp skills for your career.

Professional Operations: Develop the professional habits and procedures that airlines and employers expect, from thorough preflight planning to proper documentation and communication.

Logbook Building: Accumulate documented multi-engine PIC hours that demonstrate your commitment and experience to future employers and training programs.

How Time Building Works

Block Time Purchase: Buy blocks of multi-engine flight time at competitive rates. Larger blocks typically offer better per-hour pricing for committed hour-builders.

Flexible Scheduling: Schedule flights around your availability. Plan single flights or multi-day trips to maximize your hour-building efficiency.

Mission Planning: Work with our team to plan productive flights – cross-country trips, proficiency practice, or specific skill development based on your career goals.

Instructor Support: Instructors are available for check-outs, currency verification, proficiency evaluation, or to accompany flights when you want guidance or additional training.

Stop Dreaming. Start Flying.

Professional Pilot Prerequisites

Training Requirements

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Certificate and Rating Requirements

  • Valid pilot certificate with multi-engine land rating
  • Current flight review within the previous 24 months
  • Demonstrated proficiency in our multi-engine aircraft
  • Insurance requirements met

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Currency Requirements

  • Recent multi-engine experience preferred
  • Checkout flight required if not recently current in type
  • Proficiency demonstration to our standards

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Insurance Requirements

  • Non-owned aircraft insurance required
  • Minimum hull coverage: $100,000 for multi-engine aircraft
  • Policy must list D&J Aviation LLC as affiliated flight school
  • Certificate of insurance must be on file before operations

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Medical Requirements

  • Valid medical certificate appropriate to operations
  • Second-Class or First-Class medical for building commercial time
  • BasicMed acceptable for certain operations

Professional Standards for Hour Building

Safety and Standards

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Aircraft Maintenance

All aircraft maintained to the highest standards with regular inspections, ensuring reliable operations for your hour-building missions.

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Weather Minimums

We maintain conservative weather minimums appropriate for the operation and pilot experience level, ensuring safe flight operations.

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Documentation Requirements

Proper flight planning, weight and balance, and documentation required for all operations, preparing you for professional aviation standards.

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Support Network

Our team is available for consultation on weather decisions, flight planning questions, or operational concerns throughout your time-building program.

Next Steps

Ready to Build Your Multi-Engine Hours?

Don’t let hour requirements hold back your aviation career. Our Multi-Engine Time Building program provides the safe, efficient path to accumulating the experience airlines and professional operators expect.

Whether you need to reach minimum requirements or build competitive experience that sets you apart, we provide the aircraft, support, and professional environment to help you succeed.

Start building the hours that move your career forward. Contact our team to discuss your time-building goals.